On Tuesday 28 October 2003 20:05, Syd Hancock wrote:
We have a proxy. We can't visit SSL sites, can't recieve a response from pinging a web server, can't ssh/p2p/irc to the rest of the world, most interesting web sites are banned under "crime" or "humour" and can't send emails using a normal SMTP server.
And, in Norfolk schools at least, can't d/l ISOs either which is a disappointment.
Syd
I guess there is a thin line, I for one am glad the students don't have COMPLETE access to all the web has to offer. and certainally no p2p seems like a reasonable restriction.
I guess the big question is, do these limits restrict the use of the school's computers as a learning resource ?
It's a difficult situation, the schools do not have the resource to watch over every pupil and make informed decisions as to what content is suitable. So they are forced into an area where they have to filter the access to what may seem like over protective levels. I think it is wise for the schools to err on the side of caution in these circumstances.
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